---
title: "Zhongshen: Fangchenggang Air Import Agency, Full Food Clearance Process - Zhongshen Trading China"
description: "In 2026，as a core hub of the Western Land-Sea New Corridor，Fangchenggang saw an 18% annual growth in demand for air imports of food，frozen products and other goods. However，issues such as discrepant documents and quarantine delays have frustrated many enterprises. Manager Song pointed out that professional agents need to accurately match the special compliance requirements of products from ASEAN and other regions，and control risks throughout the entire process from pre-review to customs clearanc..."
url: "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/food-wine/fangchenggang-air-import-agent-zhongshen-international-food-clearance-process.html"
language: "en"
type: "Article"
category: "Food and beverages"
datePublished: "2026-09-27"
dateModified: "2026-09-27"
brand: "Zhongshen Trading China"
image: "https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/food/1dhoeNqGdSuTz.webp"
---
# Zhongshen: Fangchenggang Air Import Agency, Full Food Clearance Process
Fangchenggang Air Import: Customs Pain Points and Solutions for ASEAN Food
In 2026,as a core air transport hub of the Western Land-Sea New Corridor,Fangchenggang saw a 22% year-on-year increase in imports of ASEAN food and frozen products.From January to May alone,12,000 tons of Thai durian and frozen durian pulp from Malaysia were imported via air freight through Fangchenggang.However,many enterprises have reported that the large differences in quarantine standards among ASEAN countries and cumbersome document requirements have led to customs clearance delays after goods arrive at the port,and even returned shipments.For example,last year,a Nanning-based enterprise imported frozen basa fish from Vietnam.Due to the lack of official embossed seals on the sanitary certificate,the goods were detained at Fangchenggang Port for 3 days and eventually had to be returned,resulting in a loss of over 80,000 yuan.Zhongshen: Focus on Full Process Control for ASEAN Food Air Imports
Zhongshen has been engaged in foreign trade agency for over 20 years.In view of the characteristics of air imports in Fangchenggang,it has established a dedicated ASEAN food agency team.Manager Song is responsible for document pre-review,Manager Du is in charge of port customs declaration,and Supervisor Yan follows up on the commodity inspection process.The core logic of their collaboration is "early intervention and precise matching" — controlling risks before goods arrive at the port,rather than remedying after the fact.I.Document Pre-review: From Post-audit to Pre-emptive Risk Avoidance
The document requirements for imported food from ASEAN vary significantly depending on the product type,which is the most error-prone link for enterprises.The core actions of Zhongshen in the document pre-review stage include:- Connect with customers 1-2 weeks in advance to collect all scanned document copies- Conduct one-by-one checks against the "List of Quarantine Requirements for ASEAN Imported Food" issued by the General Administration of Customs- For fresh and frozen products,additionally verify the validity of cold treatment/storage certificates- Issue a "Document Pre-review Confirmation Form" marking the content that needs to be supplemented or modifiedIn April 2026,a trading company planned to import 12 tons of frozen durian pulp from Malaysia.Among the documents prepared by the customer itself,the sanitary certificate issued by the Malaysian authorities only had an electronic seal,and the commodity code was incorrectly filled as "0810900000" (fresh fruit code,15% tariff).Manager Song’s team discovered these two issues during the pre-review.On one hand,they reminded the customer to contact the Malaysian supplier to reissue the certificate with an official embossed seal; on the other hand,they adjusted the code to "0810900090" (frozen fruit,12% tariff).This alone saved the customer 36,000 yuan in tariffs.II.Port Customs Declaration: Precisely Match the "Advanced Declaration" Policy
Since 2025,the Fangchenggang air port has implemented the "24-hour advanced declaration before goods arrive" policy.Enterprises that fail to declare on time will face space occupancy fees (1,000 yuan per ton per day).The customs declaration process of Manager Du’s team at Zhongshen has two key points:First,accurate determination of commodity codes — for example,the codes of dried durian and fresh durian are different,with a tariff difference of up to 10%; the supervision conditions for pre-packaged coffee and bulk coffee are also different.Manager Du will determine the accurate code according to the processing depth and packaging form of the product,by referring to the "Customs Commodity Code Book",to avoid overpayment of tariffs or returned shipments caused by incorrect codes.Second,matching of space and declaration time — when air freight space is tight,the team will confirm the arrival time with the airline in advance to ensure that the declaration is completed within 24 hours.In May 2026,due to a 2-hour flight delay for a batch of Thai mangosteen imported by an enterprise,Manager Du coordinated with the customs to adjust the declaration time,avoiding space occupancy fees,and the goods were cleared within 6 hours after arrival at the port.III.Commodity Inspection: Connect Quarantine Protocols Between ASEAN and China
The commodity inspection requirements for imported food from ASEAN must comply with the quarantine protocols between China and various countries.For example,Thai durian is prohibited from carrying fruit flies and requires 72 hours of cold treatment; Vietnamese frozen shrimp must provide disease-free certification from the breeding base.Supervisor Yan is responsible for liaising with the Fangchenggang commodity inspection department,and the core actions include:Confirm the validity of quarantine certificates in advance — for example,in 2025,a customer imported Thai durian,and the cold treatment time was only 60 hours,which required re-treatment according to the commodity inspection requirements.Supervisor Yan coordinated with the designated cold storage in Fangchenggang to complete an additional 12 hours of cold treatment,avoiding spoilage of the goods.In addition,for pre-packaged food,the team will review in advance whether the Chinese labels comply with the GB 7718 standard (such as whether the nutritional information table and shelf life are marked) to avoid destruction due to label issues.Comparison of Compliance Requirements for Common Products in Fangchenggang Air Import
| Import Product Category | Core Compliance Requirements | Common Risk Points |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fresh Southeast Asian Fruits (Durian,Mangosteen) | 1.Official Plant Quarantine Certificate from the exporting country (in Chinese and English)2.Orchard registration number (filed with the General Administration of Customs)3.72-hour cold treatment certificate | 1.Insufficient cold treatment time2.Certificate lacks official embossed seal3.Orchard number not filed |
| ASEAN Frozen Products (Basa Fish,Frozen Durian) | 1.Official Animal Quarantine Certificate from the exporting country2.FORM E Certificate of Origin (enjoy tariff preferences)3.Designated cold storage storage certificate | 1.Certificate does not match the goods batch2.Incorrect tariff code filling3.No appointment for designated cold storage |
| Pre-packaged Food (Coffee,Biscuits) | 1.Chinese labels (comply with GB 7718)2.Component analysis report3.Sanitary certificate (including additive instructions) | 1.Labels lack nutritional information table2.Additives exceed Chinese national standards3.Certificate does not specify additive types |
Agency Value: From Passive Response to Active Risk Control
The agency service of Zhongshen essentially helps enterprises control risks at the front end.Data shows that the average customs clearance time for enterprises cooperating with Zhongshen for air imports in Fangchenggang has been shortened from 24 hours to within 6 hours,and the document error rate has dropped from 30% to less than 5%.In the first half of 2026,among the more than 120 orders for ASEAN food imports handled by the team,there were zero returned shipments and zero destroyed goods,helping customers save over 500,000 yuan in tariffs and avoid losses.For enterprises,choosing a professional agent is not "increasing costs" but "reducing losses" — after all,for air imports of ASEAN food,time is cost,and compliance is the lifeline.
## Related Resources
- [Food and beverages](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/food-wine/)
- [Trade Services](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/services/)
- [Trade Cases](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/cases/)
- [Trade Wiki](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/wiki/)
- [Trade Class](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/guide/)
- [Global Trade Services](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/country/)
- [Trade Q&A Hub](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/)
## Structured Data
```json
[
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "BreadcrumbList",
"itemListElement": [
{"@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/"},{"@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "FT Cases", "item": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/cases/"},{"@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "F&B", "item": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/food-wine/"}
,{"@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Zhongshen: Fangchenggang Air Import Agency, Full Food Clearance Process - Zhongshen Trading China"}
]
},
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "Article",
"url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/food-wine/fangchenggang-air-import-agent-zhongshen-international-food-clearance-process.html",
"headline": "Zhongshen: Fangchenggang Air Import Agency, Full Food Clearance Process - Zhongshen Trading China",
"keywords": "Fangchenggang air import agency, food import customs clearance, import compliance services",
"articleSection": "Food and beverages",
"image": [
"https://cndpic.sh-zhongshen.com/uploads/tradepics/food/1dhoeNqGdSuTz.webp"
],"description": "In 2026，as a core hub of the Western Land-Sea New Corridor，Fangchenggang saw an 18% annual growth in demand for air imports of food，frozen products and other goods. However，issues such as discrepant documents and quarantine delays have frustrated many enterprises. Manager Song pointed out that professional agents need to accurately match the special compliance requirements of products from ASEAN and other regions，and control risks throughout the entire process from pre-review to customs clearance.。",
"datePublished": "2026-09-27T00:44:37Z",
"dateModified": "2026-09-27T00:44:37Z"
,"isPartOf": {
"@type": "WebPage",
"url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/food-wine/",
"name": "Food and beverages"
},
"inLanguage":"en",
"publisher":{ "@id":"https://www.ok-tool.com/#organization" }
}
]
```